Communicating complex information well is what I do best. I specialize in covering health care, human resources and employee benefits.I have written extensively about trends in employee benefits, human resources, health insurance, retirement planning, personal finance, employment law, education and politics. I take pride in reliably meeting deadlines and consistently crafting quality pieces.

I co-authored a book called "The Three Rs of Employee Benefits: Recruiting, Retention and Rewards." I have worked for Employee Benefit News, the Gazette (Montgomery County, Md.), Capital News Service, the Patriot-News (Harrisburg, Pa.) and the Sentinel (Carlisle, Pa.)In addition, I have experience in editing and proofreading nonfiction books and corporate communications.

My coverage of a train wreck was part of a package that won the Gazette a first place award for breaking news from the Suburban Newspapers of America in 2002. It also was part of a package that won the Gazette a second-place award for spot news from the Maryland, Delaware, D.C. Press Association.

Associations

MediaBistro and Editorial Freelancers Association.

Other

I have a bachelor's degree in print journalism from the University of Maryland, College Park.

Freelancer Availability

I freelance full-time. I live near Washington, DC. I am willing to travel locally. I have a driver's license. I have access to a car.